HR Executive

PERSOL Workforce Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kampung Tanjung Langsat; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF, SOCSO & EIS

Annual Leave

Medical Leave

Public Holidays

Hospitalization Leave

Job summary

PERSOL Workforce Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd invites a Human Resource Executive to drive talent acquisition, onboarding and offer management for a new Pasir Gudang greenfield plant.

The role covers full-cycle recruitment, candidate screening, interview coordination, and salary negotiations within approved guidelines, supporting rapid plant growth in Johor. 6‑month contract with potential conversion based on client decision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business admin or related discipline.
• 3–6 years recruitment or HR generalist experience.
• Experience negotiating compensation offers and onboarding.
• Experience in a new plant setup would be an advantage.
• Excellent interviewing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing ability.
• High attention to detail and organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for production, technical, engineering and professional positions.
• Develop candidate pipelines through job boards, recruitment agencies, universities and employee referrals.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews and prepare candidate assessments.
• Coordinate interview schedules with hiring managers.
• Maintain recruitment KPIs including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire and candidate quality.
• Benchmark salary expectations against approved compensation ranges.
• Conduct salary discussions and negotiate employment offers within delegated authority.
• Prepare offer letters and employment contracts.
• Partner with the HR Manager on exceptions to compensation guidelines.
• Coordinate all pre-employment documentation and onboarding.

Skills

Interviewing

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Organization

MS Office

HRIS systems

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

The Human Resources Executive is responsible for delivering an outstanding candidate experience from recruitment through onboarding. The role focuses on sourcing talent, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, negotiating compensation packages within approved guidelines, preparing employment offers, and ensuring new employees are successfully integrated into our client needs. The position plays a key role in supporting the rapid growth of the Pasir Gudang, Johor greenfield plant.

Position : Human Resource Executive

Status : Contract 6 Months under PERSOL (Can be converted after 6 months upon client’s decision)

Background : Manufacturer of Highly integrated Chemical Solutions (China Based)

Working Days : Monday – Friday

Salary : RM5000 – RM6000

Entitlements : EPF, Socso & EIS, Annual Leave, Medical Leave, Hospitalization Leave, Public Holiday based on client.

Requirement

• 1. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline.
• 2. 3–6 years of recruitment or HR Generalist experience, preferably in manufacturing or chemicals or in any heavy industries.
• 3. Experience negotiating compensation offers and coordinating onboarding.
• 4. Experience in a new plant set up would be added as advantage.
• 5. Excellent interviewing and interpersonal skills.
• 6. Strong negotiation and influencing ability.
• 7. High attention to detail and organization.
• 8. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for production, technical, engineering and professional positions.
• Develop candidate pipelines through job boards, recruitment agencies, universities and employee referrals.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews and prepare candidate assessments.
• Coordinate interview schedules with hiring managers.
• Maintain recruitment KPIs including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire and candidate quality.

Offer Management & Pay Negotiation

• Benchmark salary expectations against approved compensation ranges.
• Conduct salary discussions and negotiate employment offers within delegated authority.
• Prepare offer letters and employment contracts.
• Partner with the HR Manager on exceptions to compensation guidelines.

Onboarding & Employee Integration

• Coordinate all pre-employment documentation.
• Manage medical examinations, background checks and onboarding paperwork.
• Plan and deliver new employee orientation.
• Coordinate onboarding with EHS, IT, Operations and departmental managers.
• Monitor probation milestones and support successful employee integration.

HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintain employee records and HRIS data.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian Employment Act, EPF, PERKESO/SOCSO, EIS, HRD Corp and immigration documentation.
• Prepare recruitment and onboarding reports.

Employer Branding

• Represent our client at career fairs and university recruiting events.
• Promote the company's values, Code of Conduct and employment brand.

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